So Very Gay (Best Gay Pride & CSD Anthems)

Member Name: benlepensive

Product:	Best Gay Pride & CSD Anthems
Date:	03/09/09 (18 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: fun songs

Disadvantages: tacky

This is one of those albums that will lift your spirits and have you raising your hands aloft, celebrating all that is good about life. There are 36 tracks in total spread over two discs. The CD claims it is all about Gay Pride, so let's see if it lives up to the title.

The opening song is rather in your face. 'Free, Gay and Happy' is all very positive and vibrant, but the tacky factor is slightly overwhelming and you might not want to play this one more than once, unless you want to start being all preachy about your lifestyle.

Stalwart Gloria Gaynor adds some soul and disco depth with 'Oh What A Life' which offers up some more feel good vibes. Her vocal sounds fresh and the song is another celebratory affair. On the subject of Gaynor, 'I Will Survive' is given a dubious makeover from some woman called Sharon.

A dance classic 'Everybody's Free' is churned out yet again by Rozalla and given a spicey twist by merging it with Gitta, though I prefer the original. On the subject of covers, 'Never Can Say Goodbye' is brought up to date with a keen and powerful vocal from Barbara Tucker. She has a rich voice which lends itself well to the soaring emotional chorus. If you fancy something more carnival be sure to check out 'Samba de Janeiro [Gay Pride Tribal Mix]' by Carrilio which is all drums and exotic rhythms.

My other choice picks would be 'I'm Coming Out [Tribal Club Mix]' by The Sweet Inspirations, which is a song for people who are finding themselves and being proud about who they are. 'Ain't No Mountain High Enough' is given a rerub by Boys Town Gang, but lacks the charisma of the original version.

The late Laura Branigan turns in an impressive Abba cover, which is pleasing, before the album hits a tedious run of tracky German tracks, which are best avoided.

A cheap set of artwork, but a handful of acceptable songs make this worth a small peek.

Summary: hmm ok